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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Ref no. BHN576103
Salary £65,000 - £75,000/annum
Location Southampton, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Permanent
Job status Open

Job summary

My client is on the look for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Southampton. You will receive a very generous package.

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Job description


Our client, a leader in the HTP sector, is currently seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful financial completion of projects, protecting the company from financial risks, and adhering to commercial procedures. As a senior quantity surveyor, you will manage a section of a large project or several smaller projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating with, reporting to, and implementing the directives of the Regional Director/Manager and the Commercial Manager
  • Ensuring timely submission of all data needed to monitor and analyse contract performance
  • Liaising with Contracts Managers for daily commercial administration of contracts
  • Preparing or approving accurate draft sub-contracts
  • Supervising, mentoring, and encouraging junior staff
  • Consulting with contracts management to ensure necessary notices and submissions are given promptly
  • Ensuring main contract payment applications contain all necessary claims and achieve timely submission of detailed claims and final accounts
  • Assisting Contracts Managers in managing sub-contractor performance to ensure economic and timely completion
  • Ensuring regular submission of main contract payment applications and timely cash collection
  • Involvement in dispute avoidance and resolution
  • Responsible for managing meetings
  • Line management responsibility for the commercial team members

Job Requirements:

  • Strong understanding of the construction industry and its parties
  • Proficient in measurement and valuation
  • Good knowledge of standard forms of contract
  • Ability to read drawings, specifications, and understand the construction process
  • Capability to negotiate with clients and sub-contractors and draft sub-contracts
  • Knowledge of CIS
  • Ability to produce accurate monthly cost and value reports
  • Teamwork skills
  • Awareness of dispute procedures
  • Experience in risk assessments and valuation with project team members
  • Extensive experience in working on live projects and final accounts
  • Experience in value engineering and resolving disputes
  • Successful completion of several final accounts
  • Experience in procuring major works sub-contracts
  • Professional membership of recognised institute (e.g. RICS) is desirable
  • Proficient in Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experience of managing, mentoring, and developing staff
  • Experience in health, education, mixed-use, and commercial projects is highly desirable

Benefits:

  • Interesting and challenging projects
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package


If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in the HTP sector.

George Bladon manages this role

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